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February 2024 News

February is full of fun at CUSR! Check out our Youth & Teen, Adult, Athletics, and Registration Deadlines below.

CUSR Center

Youth & Teen

Campers at the park with a staff member

CUSR Afterschool Program

Ages 5-22

Fill your afternoons with games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and hanging out with friends at the CUSR Center! We offer an amazing and safe atmosphere where participants will laugh, play, grow, and learn new skills.

To reserve your spot, pay the $10 non-refundable deposit per child, per month. The remaining balance will be due on the deadline listed below by 5pm. Participants will be dropped if payment is not made by the deadline in order to offer the spot to a wait-listed participant.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: CUSR’s After School Program starts at 2:30pm. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to coordinate a drop off time with the bus responsible for transporting their child to ensure an appropriate drop off time.

CUSR Afterschool
Two people working on arts and crafts at a table.

Let’s Get Crafty

Ages 5-15

Painted fingers, crafty minds; come and join us for a good time.

Let’s Get Crafty

Adult

Participants at a dance.

Valentine’s Day Dance

Ages 16+

Love is in the air! Join your friends at CUSR as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. We will play games, enjoy a tasty snack, and dance.

Valentine’s Day Dance
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CUSR Friend’s and Family Night

Ages 14+

Bring your friends and family out for a fun night! We will have games and activities for everyone!

Friends & Family Night
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Superbowl Watch Party

Ages 14+

If you are a football fan, this is the perfect program for you! Grab your favorite team jersey and head over to the CUSR Center for some Superbowl snacks and a great game.

Superbowl Watch Party
Participants in the Wizard of Oz

Musical Theater: It Started With a Glass Slipper

Ages 19+

Calling all singers, dancers, and actors of all theater experience levels! This course is perfect for you! Actors will learn theater basics, songs and dances, rehearse their roles, and much more! At the end of this 8-week course, all actors will perform in a show with song selections from “The Cinderella Musical”.

Musical Theater

Other Great Adult Activities in February!

Adults’ Day-In Program 1
Ages 19+

Let us fill your day with fun crafts, games, and activities, while also hanging out with friends and experiencing new things within our community. Why stay at home when you can be in a fun zone!

Adults’ Day In 1

Adult’s Day-In Program 2
Ages 19+

Can’t get enough of our Adults’ Day-In Program? Do you want to participate in a productive and fun program? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to engage in themed activities, crafts, and games.

Adults’ Day In 2

5 Corner Program
Ages 14+

Come hangout, enjoy food and interact with others while playing group bonding games.

5 Corner Program

Social Sundays
Ages 14+

CUSR presents five programs that consist of fun and cool interactive activities, as well as field trips. Join us for one or more!

Social Sundays

Game of Theory
Ages 14+

Join us as we play some of the fan-favorite board games. Learn new tactics or even participate in a game you never played before.

Game of Theory

The Movie Social
Ages 14+

Let’s pair a great movie with some delicious snacks and hang out with friends.

The Movie Social

Checkers Club
Ages 14+

Let us teach you skills and strategies to win against your opponents. At the end of the session, we will have a friendly tournament to see who will be named the Checker Master!

Checkers Club

Chef’s Club
Ages 14+

Learn how to cook or brush up on your cooking skills. This season we will focus on fast food inspired dishes. So, put your aprons on and get ready for some great food to cook and enjoy!

Chef’s Club

Karaoke & Dancing
Ages 14+

Attention all singers and dancers. We are busting out the karaoke machine for a night of fun and talent.  Whether you choose today’s hits or the classics, it’s going to be a great time!

Karaoke & Dancing

Flash Fun Friday – Free Program
Ages 14+

Fridays should be fun, and what’s more fun than free! Join us for some cool FREE spotlight programs. You’ll love it! Pre-registration is required.

Flash Fun Friday

Special Olympics & Athletics

Participant playing Badminton

Special Olympic Dates to Know

No dates for February!

Female participant with pink bowling ball

Strikes & Spares – Monday (Old Orchard)

Ages 13+

Bring your friends to the bowling alley for some fun! Perfect your skills while socializing with your friends and meeting new ones. Participants will be assigned to lanes and can bowl up to two games.

Strikes & Spares

Strikes & Spares – Wednesday (Western Bowl)

Ages 13+

Bring your friends to the bowling alley for some fun! Perfect your skills while socializing with your friends and meeting new ones. Participants will be assigned to lanes and can bowl up to two games.

Strikes & Spares
Two people in a swimming pool.

Mustang Aquatics

Ages 10+

Make your way into the water and join us for swim practice! We will work on developing and refining competitive swimming skills.

Mustang Aquatics

Events & More

Participants in the Wizard of Oz play.

The CUSR Winter/Spring guide is out now and registration is open! Stop by CUSR and grab your copy today!

February Deadlines

Youth & Teen Deadlines:

  • February Afterschool | January 3
  • Let’s Get Crafty | January 11

Adult & Special Event Deadlines:

  • Adults’ Day-In 2 | January 25
  • The Movie Social | January 25
  • Adults’ Day-In Program | January 26
  • Social Sundays | January 28
  • 5 Corner Program | January 29
  • Musical Theater: It Started With a Glass Slipper | January 30
  • Checker’s Club | January 31
  • Valentine’s Day Dance | February 3
  • Superbowl Watch Party | February 4
  • Karaoke & Dancing | February 9
  • CUSR Friend’s and Family Night | February 11
  • Chef’s Club | February 15
  • Flash Fun Friday | February 16
  • Game of Theory | February 19

Athletics & Special Olympics:

  • Mustang Aquatics | January 27
  • Strikes & Spares – Monday | January 29
  • Strikes & Spares – Wednesday | January 31

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